Michael B. Kelly

Michael B. Kelly

also known as Mike Kelly

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Northville, MI
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Juvenile, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

422 E Main St, Northville, MI

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 12 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2013

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Kelly & Kelly PC

422 E Main St, Northville, MI, 48167-1626

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Michael B. Kelly's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

150 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 36 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Mike will restore your life to sanity

Without Mile Kellys representation the course of my life would have been drastically and tragically altered. He has extensive experiece handling DUI and license restoration cases which was immediately evident upon meeting. He instructed me to take a proactive approach prior to sentencng which showed ...i was taking extreme measures to stay sober and prove a life in recovery. His expert plan, counseling, experiential knowledge of the court, knowledge of comparable case outcomes, his relationship and rapport with the judge, prosecuting team and probation officer allowed us to put together a plan that ultimately saved me from going to jail for a very long time. He saved my life. He has also guided me through the incredibly broken and illogical process of BAIID violation appeal after a reported "tamper/circumvent" event due to a dead battery. In this case there was no wrongdoing on my part and it was imperative to have Mike at this hearing. DO NOT go in front of a SOS hearing officer alone. Thankfully Mike was able to run interference and allow me an opportunity to explain the timeline of events and evidence that proved the loss of power to the breathalyzer was a result of a dead battery and not an attempt to circumvent and drive or drive drunk. It was a rediculously frustrating situation, having not done wrong, and i would have most likely had the revocation upheld had he not been there. I've delt with several attorneys and firms prior to working with the Kelly and Kelly team and there is truly no comparison. They are responsive and vigilant. I am eternally grateful to now have a chance at a life in recovery and to have been granted an opportunity to move forward and upward after some terrible life choices while trapped in my active addiction. I am deeply thankful to all who supported me.

Posted by Tito | June 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Thoroughly Impressed

I would definitely recommend Kelly &Kelly, I got my first DUI, stressful to say the least, I blew almost 3 times the legal limit. Mike and his team carefully reviewed my case and from there started me on a pre game plan that by the time I got to court had me looking like more than just another numbe...r in the system, I was dropped down to simply impaired and a review of my case after six months of compliance! Very satisfied, I hope I don't need them again but if I do I'll definitely use them again!

Posted by Timothy | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

52-1st - OWI and OPEN INTOXICANT REDUCED TO OWVI

Michael Kelly did an amazing job with my case. He got my Operating While Intoxicated(.15) and Open Intoxicant charges down to a Operating While Visibly Impaired. Which saved me from losing my license and job. From the start he was very professional and created a specialized plan to help me with my c...ase. Which saved me at my sentencing. I highly recommend Michael Kelly to anyone who needs a lawyer. Had 2 Prior MIPs

Posted by Christina | February 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

5/5 Very Professional!

Mike did a wonderful job representing me for my first DUI. He was extremely professional, reasonable and experienced. I felt very prepared walking into court and followed his words to the T and the lengthy process went smoothly. highly recommend to anyone looking to be represented.

Posted by Anna | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Advice, Knows What He's Talking About

I decided to work with Mike because he was a classmate of my older sister's and it just seemed like the easy way to go but what I got out of the experience was much more than I expected. He was straightforward, let you know all the possible outcomes that could come from your case. He knew my judge an...d I'm guessing a lot of the other judges and could tell me what too expect from him and then if I had decided to do sobriety court, he could tell me about that judge too. He made me feel comfortable because literally on the day that I had court it went exactly as he had told me it was going to go and even had me smiling when I was nervous as all hell. Mike put my mind at ease and made my whole court experience way easier. He told me to put in some work to make myself look more appealing to the judge and I was able to gather information from doctors and therapist to make myself look even better too the judge. Basically, by the time court arrived, I had a binder that I had made myself that outlined every good thing that I had done and was able to show that to my probation officer and it made her make a very reduced sentence because I was organized, had done the work that Mike told me too and put in the time and effort to get myself to a better place in my life. Mike is a wonderful person and wonderful attorney. He's going to tell you how it is, whether it's good or bad but you won't have very many surprises with him. You'll know what you're getting into as soon as he finds out who your judge is and who the prosecuting attorney is, as well as your probation officer.

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Michael B. Kelly's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Porter

Unknown lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Ricciardello

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mike going on the better part of a decade now. Mike is an honest, ethical and diligent counselor and advocate. I have seen the results he gets for his clients, which are nothing short of spectacular. Mike is a great lawyer in the community and the defense bar is lucky to have him."

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Randy Babi

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Personally worked with this attorney on many matters and all I can say is that he is a pleasure to work with and will fight to the teeth for every one of his clients. Highly recommended!"

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David Glenn

Unknown lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Hubbs

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is an exceptional attorney with a broad knowledge base in criminal law. He is tenacious, professional and effective. I enthusiastically endorse him."

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Sara Young

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kelly is a passionate and hardworking attorney in the community. I met Michael during trial college and was able to see his incredible litigating abilities. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Paul

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike Kelly always puts his clients first, and is a true advocate inside and outside the courtroom. He's a fearless trial attorney who is not afraid to try a case. I witnessed first-hand Mike's ability to win a very difficult DUI case in Wayne County where the odds were stacked against his client, but he achieved a not-guilty verdict, because of his hard work and dedication."

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Mani Khavajian

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kelly is a knowledgeable, ethical and aggressive attorney that always fights for the best interest of his clients. If you have a criminal case or a family law issue, and want an attorney that will standup for you, then look not further, call Mike now!"

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Aaron Boria

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is an up and comer. He has been around lawyers his entire life. He eats and breathes this the law day in and day out. I endorse this lawyer."

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John Kelly

Unknown lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Ricciardello

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Glenn

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Andrew Hubbs

Criminal defense lawyer

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Issa Haddad

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Rudoi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Kelly

Family lawyer

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John Kelly

Real estate lawyer

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Sara Young

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mani Khavajian

Criminal defense lawyer

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Aaron Boria

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2015

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2014

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2013

Trial College Graduate, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Kelly & Kelly, P.C.

2010 - 2011

Public Defender/Student-Attorney, 35th District Court

2009 - 2013

Law Clerk, Kelly & Kelly, P.C.

Associations

2016 - Present

Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE)

Criminal Law Advisory Board Member

2015 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Marijuana Law Section

Member

2014 - Present

Irish American Club

Member

2013 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Criminal Law Section

Member

2013 - Present

Kiwanis

Charter Member

Sample of Legal Cases

City of Westland v. Benjamin

NOT GUILTY

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Education

2011

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Eastern Oakland County CHADD ADHD & Criminal Justice

2015

Washtenaw County CHADD

What You and Your Teen Need to Know About The Law and Juvenile Justice

2008

Michigan State University College of Social Science

Commencement Address

Publications

2019

2019

Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Michigan) Handling Probation Violations

2016

2016

Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Michigan) Handling Misdemeanors

Languages

English

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